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Peabody Historical Society

Preservation of historical sites and maintenance of historical data in peabody, ma.

Peabody Historical Society & Museum

Arts & Culture Peabody, MA EIN 237401209 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
85/100 · methodology

About Peabody Historical Society

Founded in 1896, the Peabody Historical Society & Museum is a center for the preservation, study and enjoyment of Peabody’s cultural heritage.

Founded
Headquarters
Peabody, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Preservation of historical sites and maintenance of historical data in peabody, ma.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A82Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 85
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Peabody Historical Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Peabody, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1896 and has been operating for 130 years. Its EIN is 237401209. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $735K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Peabody Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 85 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Peabody Historical Society is located in Peabody, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1896 and has been active for 130 years.

Based on official tax filings, Peabody Historical Society has $735K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Peabody Historical Society is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $735K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Peabody Historical Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Peabody Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Peabody Historical Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Founded in 1896, the Peabody Historical Society & Museum is a center for the preservation, study and enjoyment of Peabody’s cultural heritage. Peabody Historical Society is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1896.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Peabody Historical Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $735K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Peabody Historical Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237401209, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michael Gingras
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann B••••••
Secretary
DA
Daniel D•••••••
LIBRARIAN
DI
Dianne M•••••••
CLERK
DO
Don P••••
Director
GI
Ginny A••••••
Director
JA
James R•••••••
Director
LI
Lisa G•••••
CLERK
MA
Margaret A•••••
Vice President
MI
Michael B•••••••
President
MI
Michael G••••••
Treasurer
RI
Richard S• P•••••
Vice President
SH
Sheila D•••••••••
Director
TE
Ted Q••••
Director
TH
Thomas Z•••••
Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Peabody Historical Society This page 85 $734,772 -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Peabody Historical Society

What is Peabody Historical Society?
Peabody Historical Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Peabody, United States. Founded in 1896, the Peabody Historical Society & Museum is a center for the preservation, study and enjoyment of Peabody’s cultural heritage.
When was Peabody Historical Society founded?
Peabody Historical Society was founded in 1896.
Who leads Peabody Historical Society?
Michael Gingras serves as Treasurer.
Where is Peabody Historical Society located?
Headquartered in Peabody, United States.
What is Peabody Historical Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Peabody Historical Society trustworthy?
Peabody Historical Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Peabody Historical Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237401209.
What is Peabody Historical Society's website?
http://www.peabodyhistorical.org